The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has expanded its assessment scope by adding 10 new cyber security occupations, significantly enhancing opportunities for tech professionals seeking migration to Australia.
Newly Added Occupations:
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Cyber Security Engineer
DevOps Engineer
Penetration Tester
Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist
Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist
Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber Security Architect
Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
This expansion aligns with Australia's growing demand for skilled cyber security professionals, aiming to address critical skills shortages and support the nation's digital economy.
Implementation Timeline: ACS is updating its systems and processes to accommodate these new occupations. The updated assessment procedures are expected to be fully operational by January 15,2025.
Assessment Pathways:
Applicants can utilize existing pathways for assessment:
Additionally, ACS will accept optional vendor certifications in specialized fields like cyber security and DevOps to support applicants' domain knowledge and industry currency.
Processing Times:
Due to system updates, applicants may experience processing delays of up to four weeks.
This development presents a significant opportunity for tech professionals to pursue migration to Australia, leveraging the expanded recognition of their skills in the cyber security domain.